Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade Exhibition

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Relive the moments that have made Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade a beloved celebration for more than 120 years. From its humble beginnings in 1905 — when a single float carried Santa from Union Station to Eaton’s — to the dazzling televised spectacle it is today, the parade has brought generations joy, hope and imagination.

Whether you grew up watching from the curb or tuning in from home, this nostalgic exhibition invites you to experience the enduring magic of Toronto’s most treasured holiday event through striking images from the City of Toronto Archives, captured by photographers John H. Boyd, Harvey R. Naylor, Dorothy Skinner, Paul Till and Avard Woolaver.